As Akshay Kumar turns 57, here's looking back at Mid-day's Sit With Hitlist conversation with the Bollywood superstar. He reflected on his incredible rise to fame. Akshay candidly shared how veteran actor Danny Denzongpa became his greatest inspiration and mentor and how he would like to replicate his life's trajectory. He shared some of the behind-the-scenes stories of his early days, including the surprising moment when he was replaced by Ajay Devgn in the classic film 'Phool Aur Kaante.' From humble beginnings to becoming one of India’s most beloved actors, learn about the ups and downs of Akshay's illustrious career from the star himself.

Katrina Kaif & Vijau Sethpathi starrer 'Merry Christmas' movie released on January 13, 2024. In a media interaction, child artist Pari Sharma who plays the role of Katrina's daughter in the movie spoke about her experience on working with Katrina and Vijay in this Sriram Raghavan directorial. She mentioned how Katrina taught her to never lie and also consoled her mother when she cried in happiness for her daughter's big movie. Pari mentioned how she loves Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone & Salman Khan. Watch the full video for more insights!